Car diagnostics in Erdington
Warning lights, faults and running problems traced to their cause at our Kingsbury Road workshop, with Bosch diagnostic equipment and technical data.
Book a diagnostic check
A modern car watches itself constantly. When something reads out of range, it stores a fault code and, if it matters, puts a warning light on the dashboard. Reading that code is the start of finding a fault, not the end of it.
That is the difference between a code reader and a diagnosis. A code says which circuit or sensor reported a problem; it does not say whether the sensor has failed, the wiring to it has, or the sensor is correctly reporting a fault somewhere else. Tracing that is the work, so you do not pay for parts that were not the problem.
As a Bosch Car Service garage we use Bosch's diagnostic equipment and technical data, which cover every make that comes in, not just one manufacturer's.
Warning lights are not all equal. A steady amber engine light means a fault worth booking in for. A flashing one, or any red warning, means stop when it is safe and call us.
Any questions? Call 0121 377 7738 and ask.
Common questions
Can I keep driving with a warning light on?
If it is amber and steady, and the car drives normally, usually for a short time, but book it in soon: a small fault can become an expensive one. If it is flashing or red, stop when it is safe and call us.
What does a diagnostic check involve?
We connect to the car's diagnostic port, read the stored fault codes and live data, then test the parts and wiring behind them to find the cause. You get a plain explanation and a price for the repair.
Will clearing the code fix the fault?
No. Clearing a code switches the light off until the fault is detected again, which is usually soon. It is the cause that needs fixing.
Book your car in at Kingsbury Road
Put your registration in for a price on your own vehicle, or call the workshop and we will sort it out over the phone.
912 Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 9PY